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Creating a safer and better internet for children and young people
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Better Internet for Kids

The European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure every child is protected, empowered, and respected online. This platform provides access to the dedicated work, support, services, and policies in place - across the EU and beyond - to make this a reality.

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Save the date for Safer Internet Day

As the winter holidays are approaching, we are getting ready to celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025 on Tuesday, 11 February 2025, and throughout the month. Join us!

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New campaigns

Protecting YOU(th) against manipulative digital marketing practices and spotlighting media literacy initiatives.

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Youth participation and empowerment

Children and young people are at heart of the BIK agenda, ensuring that every child is protected, empowered and respected online.

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In the spotlight

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Guide to age assurance section: updated resources now available!

Young people interact with the digital world daily. Whether they’re gaming, chatting with friends, or seeking homework help, they make the most of the countless opportunities for learning and connection that the internet offers. However, this also exposes children and adolescents to risks, such as harmful or age-inappropriate content, often when they least expect it.
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Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025

Join us on Tuesday, 11 February 2025 to celebrate Safer Internet Day with actions taking place right across the globe.

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Implementation of the European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids+ (BIK+ strategy).
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  • Knowledge hub insight

The new BIK Knowledge Hub: the European central access point for information, evidence, policy and practice insights

Upon entering the Knowledge hub on the new and relaunched Better Internet for Kids (BIK) platform, users are greeted with a comprehensive overview of this new resource's different features and components. It serves as a one-stop destination for accessing a wide array of resources and insights supporting the monitoring of the impact of the digital transformation on the well-being of children and young people in Europe.
BIK+
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The first BIK+ strategy evaluation

On Wednesday, 11 May 2022, the European Commission adopted a new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), which aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure that every child is protected, empowered, and respected online.

In the spotlight

Age assurance promo
  • BIK news

Guide to age assurance section: updated resources now available!

Young people interact with the digital world daily. Whether they’re gaming, chatting with friends, or seeking homework help, they make the most of the countless opportunities for learning and connection that the internet offers. However, this also exposes children and adolescents to risks, such as harmful or age-inappropriate content, often when they least expect it.
  • international day

Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025

Join us on Tuesday, 11 February 2025 to celebrate Safer Internet Day with actions taking place right across the globe.

  • Hybrid

Implementation of the European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids+ (BIK+ strategy).
© BIK
  • Knowledge hub insight

The new BIK Knowledge Hub: the European central access point for information, evidence, policy and practice insights

Upon entering the Knowledge hub on the new and relaunched Better Internet for Kids (BIK) platform, users are greeted with a comprehensive overview of this new resource's different features and components. It serves as a one-stop destination for accessing a wide array of resources and insights supporting the monitoring of the impact of the digital transformation on the well-being of children and young people in Europe.
BIK+
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  • BIK news

The first BIK+ strategy evaluation

On Wednesday, 11 May 2022, the European Commission adopted a new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), which aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure that every child is protected, empowered, and respected online.

National trends, issues and initiatives

SIC
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BIK Knowledge hub
Explore the central access point for information, evidence, and policy insights on the impact of digital transformation on the lives of children and young people.
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Safer Internet Centres
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Safer Internet Centres
Connect with your national Safer Internet Centre (SIC) to access resources and sources of support, providing awareness raising, helpline, hotline and youth participation services.
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Ensuring digital well-being for adolescents

Romania

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Analogue and digital go hand in hand

Denmark

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ADWeeks2024 campaign promoted internet safety in Lithuania

Lithuania

Young people sitting on the floor with digital devices

Ensuring digital well-being for adolescents

Romania

Group of adolescents discussing around a magazine

Analogue and digital go hand in hand

Denmark

A group of five young people all holding their own smartphone and looking at it.

ADWeeks2024 campaign promoted internet safety in Lithuania

Lithuania

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Safer Internet Forum 2023 wrap up

Making youth voices heard
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A key priority under BIK is for young people to voice their opinions to various stakeholders to develop online safety guidance, learning and campaigning materials, and contribute to decision-making processes to help create a better internet.
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Learning corners

Learn about the issues that matter to you with learning modules and deep dives into a range of digital citizenship and online safety topics.
Children and youth
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Children and youth

Discover advice and resources to help you navigate the online world, along with insights into the work of BIK youth across Europe.

Parents and caregivers
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Parents and caregivers

Explore information and resources to help you support your children to have positive online experiences.

Teachers and educators
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Teachers and educators

Browse materials for teachers, educators and other adults who support young people’s online experiences in professional settings.

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    Latest news

    Helpline trends Q3.
    BIK Team 13 December 2024
    Latest helpline trends: Quarter 3, 2024

    The most recent helpline data covers the period from July to September 2024. There were over 13,000 contacts made to the network which is a slight reduction on the previous reporting period, however during July, August and early September, many children in Europe are on holiday and some helplines typically expect the volume of contacts to be lower.

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    German Safer Internet Centre 13 December 2024
    A successful peer-to-peer programme celebrates its 30th anniversary

    For three decades, the "Youth counselling youth" programme has provided a reliable support point of contact for young people who need help. The initiative follows a peer-to-peer approach: every Saturday, trained youth counsellors aged 16 and older offer anonymous and free support via the Child Helpline (116 111). This peer-to-peer counselling fosters trust and enables open exchanges where young people connect as equals and share their worries. In 2023 alone, nearly 500 volunteer counsellors conducted over 4.000 counselling sessions.   

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    BIK Team 12 December 2024
    New European Commission priorities align with the BIK+ strategy

    Five years after she first took office as President of the European Commission (EC), Ursula von der Leyen was reappointed, and with her new mandate come new priorities. While the EC’s focus is far-ranging across many different topics that affect Europeans at large, there is a definite focus on the safety of young people online.

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    Czech Safer Internet Centre 12 December 2024
    Celebrating 30 years of Safety Line in the Czech Republic!

    In 2024, the Safety Line celebrates 30 years of helping children and adolescents in crisis situations. It was established in 1994 as the second helpline of its kind in Europe. Since then, it has received and handled more than 10 million contacts - by phone, in writing or online.

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